Technician I- Environmental Services

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Amory (MS)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Environmental Services Technician I to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and support high-quality patient care. You will perform daily cleaning in patient rooms, bathrooms, and various areas, following infection control standards and department procedures.

The role emphasizes timely, efficient cleaning, teamwork, and ongoing participation in inservices and improvement activities, including Excel-based training and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, and communicate; highly desired.
Good communication with patients, families, and staff.
Must be able to work with diverse patient populations across age groups.

Responsibilities

Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing) per SOPs.
Performs cleaning duties including special cleaning and other area assignments per SOPs.
Adheres to safety and infection control standards; supports department mission and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Reading/Writing

Customer service

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Tools

EXCEL

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 45008500 Environmental Services Hospital

Work Shift: Day shift full time

Job Description

The Environmental Services Technician I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for creating a clean and safe environment to support delivery of high quality care by performing daily and special cleaning that meets departmental procedure and safety and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Technician I remains adaptable and flexible to support team needs as they arise and participates in ongoing professional development.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, inspection and cleaning of empty patient rooms daily, washing and disinfecting hospital walls and ceilings) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
Performs cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
Performs responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability, and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), and other educational programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in writing; highly desired
Good communication skills to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, patients and their family members, physicians, and the public; highly desired
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide service to a customer population to include: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Must assume primary accountability for performing daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, inspection and cleaning of empty patient rooms daily, washing and disinfecting hospital walls and ceilings).
Must perform assigned cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
Must prioritize and make suggestions to his/her supervisor regarding periodical cleaning in assigned areas.
Must assume responsibility for reporting safety hazards, and cleaning emergency spills when sighted.
Must perform responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner.
Must have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, patients and their family members, physicians, and public.
Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and the public.

Physical Demands